Faithful Wesleyan pastor and missionary to Colombia passes away
A former missionary to Colombia, Rev. Earl had a deep heart for others to know Jesus. Up to his death, he operated a website that housed Bible studies in both English and Spanish.
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Pastor and missionary Rev. Alton Shea passes away
Alton Shea, Wesleyan pastor and missionary, died six days after his 101st birthday. His innovative ministry included operating a recording studio in Sierra Leone for indigenous gospel broadcasts.
Former Wisconsin district superintendent passes away
A beloved minister within The Wesleyan Church, Rev. Ronald Walker lived a life of love for God and people. “We are the beneficiaries of that love,” said Dan Bickel, current district superintendent.
Revered Wesleyan pastor, Rev. William H. Osborne, passes away
Rev. William Osborne had opportunity to become district superintendent of various districts, but was led by the Lord to continue as pastor of the local church he was called to serve.
Former director of Women’s Missionary Society passes away
Ruth (Meeks) Carpenter, who served as general director of the Women’s Missionary Society for The Wesleyan Church from 1972 until 1976, passed away on November 4, 2014.
Faithful Wesleyan pastor passes on her 50th birthday
Faithful Wesleyan pastor passed away peacefully on her 50th birthday.
Don Polston, distinguished Wesleyan pastor, promoted to heaven
Don H. Polston, age 86, died January 22, 2014, in Indianapolis, Ind. He served for 30 years as pastor of Sunnyside Temple in Waterloo, Iowa, once the largest congregation in The Wesleyan Church.
Ernest W. Lewis, music professor and evangelist, singing in heaven
Ernest W. Lewis, 91, died on January 26, 2014 in Indianapolis. An ordained Wesleyan minister, he is remembered as a song evangelist and as a deeply Christian music professor at Wesleyan colleges.
Missionary Ruth Pierson passes
Ruth Pierson was a missionary nurse who served at Kamakwie Wesleyan Hospital in Sierra Leone, Africa from 1967-1989, plus multiple ministry trips afterwards. She was married to Dr. Chuck Pierson.
Mindy Cartwright Dunn called to heaven
Jesus called Mindy Dunn home to heaven after a 2-year battle against cancer. Dr. Dunn expressed deep appreciation for the thousands who have prayed.
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